Which of the following tasks is an example of how scientists might use writing skills in their jobs?

Which of the skills are the most essential to be a successful leader?

Why is it important for professionals in any career to have good self-representation skills?

An architect designing a new building schedules deadlines to complete tasks so that the project will be finished by a specific date. Which of the following skills has the architect applied in this scenario?

Choose one answer for each blank space.

Carrie is having problems with her co-worker Shawn. Shawn is always late in completing his part of their projects. Carrie decides to talk to Shawn. She speaks to him calmly to identify the problem. They share their perspectives, identify possible solutions, and come to an agreement. Carrie and Shawn are applying ______________ skills.

By working together to solve the problem, Carrie and Shawn are showing _____________ skills. They are willing to work together to achieve their common goal.

Which skills are these professionals using?

Jennifer is giving a presentation about the results of her microbiology experiment. She is very confident in front of the audience. She speaks in a clear voice, and often tells a few jokes to show her personality. Jennifer is displaying great ______________.

Alex is another microbiologist listening to Jennifer’s presentation. He wants to remember her results so that he can use the information to help with his own experiment. He pays close attention to what Jennifer says, writes down key points, and draws a diagram to help him remember the main ideas. His ______________ will help him remember this information later when he is in his office.

Complete each statement describing an essential skill for success in the workplace.

Dressing suitably for different situations, using appropriate language, and maintaining good personal hygiene are all ways to demonstrate _______________.

An employee will display _______________ by adhering to professional standards of the workplace and encouraging co-workers to do the same.

Which skills are these professionals using?

Lisa is a software developer. A new client comes to Lisa feeling very frustrated. He has tried everything to get more customers to visit his web page, but nothing works. Lisa has an idea to develop a phone application that connects people directly to the client’s web site. Her ________________ solves the client’s problem in a way of which he had not thought.

Lisa takes her idea to Kevin. Kevin wants to create the application, but is missing several items needed to complete the project. Kevin displays ___________________ when he figures out a way to use the materials he has in the office to create the application.

Match the workplace scenario with the skill or behavior the individual displays in that scenario.

Sharon is a production engineer for a car factory. There is an issue with some incomplete car parts leaving the assembly line. Sharon must find a way to make sure that only completed parts leave the assembly line.

Match the workplace scenario with the skill or behavior the individual displays in that scenario.

Arianna has a meeting with clients to discuss opening new financial accounts. She makes sure to listen to her clients’ goals and write down the key points. When they are finished speaking, she reads what she has written, summarizing their financial concerns.

Match the workplace scenario with the skill or behavior the individual displays in that scenario.

John accepted a job as a software designer in Japan. He wants to show respect for the new culture, so he researches local business customs before he begins working in his new office.